Coastal pelagic species
Coastal pelagic species managed by the Pacific Council include northern anchovy, market squid, Pacific sardine, Pacific mackerel, and jack mackerel. Harvesters mainly use purse seine gear, although other types of net gear (drum seines, lampara nets, and dip nets) are sometimes used.

Key documents
- Update Assessment of the Pacific Sardine Resource in 2025 for U.S. Management in 2025-2026
- Catch-Only Stock Assessment of Pacific Mackerel (Scomber japonicus) for U.S. Management in the 2025-26 and 2026-27 Fishing Years
- Description of Control Dates for PFMC Fisheries
- April 2024 Pacific Sardine Stock Assessment Review (STAR) Panel Meeting Report
- 2024 CPS SAFE (November 2024)
News & events
- Pacific Fishery Management Council Adopts 2025 West Coast Ocean Salmon Seasons
- Preliminary DRAFT April 2025 Motions in Writing
- Request for Proposals – Evaluation of the Pacific Fishery Management Council Stock Assessment Review Process
- Highly Migratory Species Management Team to hold online meeting June 6, 2025
- Sacramento River Fall Chinook Workgroup to meet June 30-July 1, 2025
- Ad Hoc Klamath River Fall Chinook Workgroup to hold online meeting July 2, 2025
- Habitat Committee to hold online meeting June 2, 2025
- Highly Migratory Species Fisheries Innovation Workgroup to hold online meeting May 28, 2025
Actions in progress
Upcoming Council Meeting
June Council meeting
Rohnert Park, CA
DoubleTree Sonoma One DoubleTree Drive - Rohnert Park, CA 94928 707-584-5466
Events
- Yellowtail Rockfish Stock Assessment Review Panel meeting May 19-23, 202519 May 2025
- Chilipepper Rockfish and Quillback Rockfish Stock Assessment Review Panel meeting June 23-27, 202523 June 2025
- Rougheye/Blackspotted Rockfish and Sablefish Stock Assessment Review Panel meeting July 14-18, 202514 July 2025

Contacts
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Jessi Waller
503-820-2415
jessi.waller@pcouncil.org
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Katrina Bernaus
(503) 820-2420
katrina.bernaus@pcouncil.org